New thinking about plaque in arteries that feed the brain
Want to prevent shifting teeth? Maybe you need retainers
New evidence that polyphenol-rich foods help the heart
What you need to know about the new dietary guidelines
Food that’s healthier for people and planet can be cheaper, too
What are somatic workouts?
How to curb your stress eating
8 simple ways to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
How to spot Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Heart failure symptoms in women: How they’re different
Claire McCarthy, MD
Former Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
Claire McCarthy, MD, is a primary care pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital, and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. In addition to being a senior faculty editor for Harvard Health Publishing, Dr. McCarthy writes about health and parenting for Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston.com, and the Huffington Post.
Posts by Claire McCarthy, MD
Child & Teen Health
Sexually transmitted infections: What parents need to be sure their teens know
Child & Teen Health
Concussion in children: What to know and do
Child & Teen Health
When should your teen or tween start using skin products?
Child & Teen Health
What is a tongue-tie? What parents need to know
Child & Teen Health
Do toddler formulas deliver on nutrition claims?
Child & Teen Health
Do children get migraine headaches? What parents need to know
Claire McCarthy, MD
Navigating middle school is tough: How parents can help
Child & Teen Health
The new RSV shot for babies: What parents need to know
Child & Teen Health
Chronic stomach pain in children: What's the most common cause?
Child & Teen Health
Tourette syndrome: Understanding the basics
Child & Teen Health
Ringworm: What to know and do
Child & Teen Health
Play helps children practice key skills and build their strengths
Child & Teen Health
Swimming and skin: What to know if a child has eczema
Child & Teen Health
Lead poisoning: What parents should know and do
Child & Teen Health
Helping children make friends: What parents can do
Child & Teen Health
Does your child need to gain weight?
Child & Teen Health
Why play? Early games build bonds and brain
Claire McCarthy, MD
New pediatric guidelines on obesity in children and teens
Child & Teen Health
Curbing nearsightedness in children: Can outdoor time help?
Child & Teen Health
Sibling rivalry is normal — but is it helpful or harmful?
Child & Teen Health
Concerned about your child's development?
Claire McCarthy, MD
How to help your preschooler sleep alone
Child & Teen Health
New advice on melatonin use in children
Child & Teen Health
Asking about guns in houses where your child plays
New thinking about plaque in arteries that feed the brain
Want to prevent shifting teeth? Maybe you need retainers
New evidence that polyphenol-rich foods help the heart
What you need to know about the new dietary guidelines
Food that’s healthier for people and planet can be cheaper, too
What are somatic workouts?
How to curb your stress eating
8 simple ways to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
How to spot Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Heart failure symptoms in women: How they’re different
